This Week in Business History
When did the word “robot” enter the English language? When did the famous Sears catalogue finally bid us all adieu? On ‘This Week in Business History,’ host Scott Luton connects the dots as he leads us down memory lane, shining a light on some of the most significant leaders, companies, innovations – and even lessons learned – from our collective business history. Tune in for some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. You never know when the events of the day from years ago will inspire a new way forward for your business.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 113
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
This Week in Business History for September 7th: The Story Behind Labor Day
The "This Week in Business History" series features host Scott Luton as he looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahead.
Scott W. Luton is the CEO and fou…
This Week in Business History for August 31st: How Glen Bell Jr. Transformed Fast Food
The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most sign…
This Week in Business History for August 24th: Windows 95, Malvin Russell Goode, & More
The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most sign…
"This Week in Business History for August 17th: Retail & Radio Legends are Born"
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of the "This Week in Business History" series where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahea…
"This Week in Business History for August 10th: Fender, Fred, Free Market, & More"
The ‘This Week in Business History’ Series on Supply Chain Now shares some of the most relevant business and global supply chain events from years past. It will shine a light on some of the most sign…
"This Week in Business History for August 3rd: Elisha Otis Lifts the World Up"
"This Week in Business History for August 3rd: Elisha Otis Lifts the World Up"
Episode 8
In This Week in Business History, Scott Luton shares how Elisha Otis revolutionized the elevator and made it saf…
"This Week in Business History for July 27th: The Past, Present, & Future of the Cannabis Industry"
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of the "This Week in Business History" series where host Scott Luton looks back at some of the biggest historical events in business history for the week ahea…
"This Week in Business History for July 20th: The Legacy of the Apollo Program"
"This Week in Business History for July 20th: The Legacy of the Apollo Program"
Supply Chain Now Episode 405
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of the "This Week in Business History" series where…
"This Week in Business History for July 13th: Boeing Takes Off in the Pacific Northwest"
"This Week in Business History for July 13th: Boeing Takes Off in the Pacific Northwest"
Supply Chain Now Episode 401
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business …
"This Week in Business History for July 6th: The Birth of the Coca-Cola Company"
"This Week in Business History for July 6th: The Birth of the Coca-Cola Company"
Supply Chain Now Episode 394
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History,…
"This Week in Business History for June 29th: The U.S. Interstate Highway System"
"This Week in Business History for June 29th: The U.S. Interstate Highway System"
Supply Chain Now Episode 389
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business History…
"June 22nd- This Week in Business History: The Birth of the Universal Product Code"
"June 22nd- This Week in Business History: The Birth of the Universal Product Code"
Supply Chain Now Episode 384
This episode of Supply Chain Now is part of our new series, "This Week in Business Histo…
"June 15th- This Week in Business History: Goodyear, IBM, & More"
"June 15th- This Week in Business History: Goodyear, IBM, & More"
Supply Chain Now Episode 379
This episode of Supply Chain Now is the first in our new series, "This Week in Business History," where ho…